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Photos of Luxor, Egpyt and its Ancient Wonders
Take a closer look at the ancient Egyptian treasures of Luxor.
| Published: December 21, 2017 4:55 PM ISTLuxor in Egypt, gets its name from the Arabic word 'Al Uqsur', which translates to 'the palaces', and that's exactly what you see when you arrive at what is commonly called the greatest open-air museum in the world. The city of Luxor lies along the vibrant Nile Valley, and was once the massive capital of the New and Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt. Today, temples and tombs and ruins of the ancient kingdom lie in the midst of the modern city, out in the open and often with the backdrop of the desert or the river. The amount tombs and temples that lie amidst busy streets of a modern city is astounding. The city was once called Thebes, a great city that spread across both sides of the Nile, hidden from intruders behind the West Bank valley. Here, then, is a quick showcase of the wonders of Luxor. ALSO READ: Two Ancient Tombs Discovered in Luxor, Egypt
Pharaoh's statues in the temple of Karnak in Luxor
Panorama of the famous ancient temple of Hatshepsut
Nile is a popular place for tourist boats to moor prior to cruising along the river
Heiroglyphs at Medinat Habu, a mortuary temple of pharaoh Ramesses III
Pillars of the Great Hypostyle Hall at the Karnak temple
Felucca at sunset along the Nile, a traditional Egyptian sailboat on horizon and the skyline of Luxor on riverside
Hot air balloons above Luxor at dawn
Another view of the ancient ruins of Karnak temple
The massive statue of Ramesses II in a Luxor Temple
Temple between the Valley of Kings and the Valley of Queens in Luxor
Statue in the temple of Karnak
Head of Ramses II at the Luxor Temple, Egypt
Head of Ramses II at the Luxor Temple, Egypt
The massive buildings and tomb structures made centuries ago in the river delta and the rocky valley around Luxor have stood the test of time, remaining just as magnificent and ambitious as they were when they were first built. The ancient Karnak complex has monuments that you can spend a lifetime soaking in and learning about. NOW READ: Photos of Great Sphinx of Giza Will Tempt You to Visit Egypt
Luxor city today is largely run by the revenue from tourism, and its people are naturally open, welcoming and friendly towards the millions that make their way to the city. The city is said to contain around one-third of the world's most valuable antiquities and monuments, which is why its heritage sites are so important to see for everyone.
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The 7 Ancient Wonders of The World were: the Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Greece. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. The Colossus of Rhodes. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt.
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